“Six Components of Effective Parenting,”based on scientific research, is the product of the new Parents Translational Research Center- a collaborative effort of The Partnership at Drugfree.org and TRI. The resource is comprised of “how-to” parenting tips organized around six principles specifically designed for parents, guardians and other caregivers who need to play an active role in helping prevent substance abuse in their families. Research consistently shows that kids who learn a lot about the risks of drugs from their parents are up to 50 percent less likely to use than those who do not get that critical message at home.

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Surgeon General Releases New Report On Youth SmokingMore than 3.6 million kids smoke cigarettes

The fight against youth tobacco use was accelerated by Surgeon General Dr. Regina Benjamin, with the release of the Surgeon General’s Report, Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults. This report details the scope, health consequences and influences that lead to youth tobacco use, as well as proven strategies that prevent its use.

CDPWS will host a presentation by Heather Carter, MA on "Bullying and Suicide" with a focus on Youth and LGTBQ communities on March 23 at 1-3pm. Next month's meeting will be on "Social Networking and Recovery Support in Media Technology" on April 27th.